escort mk6

[anthony25]

when i turn the key on my ford escort it turns over but wont kick in and after a few times of trying i get a sort of fast clicking sound??? i had it kicked in but then it cut out after i revved it a few times,then tried start again it nearly kicks in but get a clicking noise after a few tries been told my battery is naffed??????????

[funkymoped]

make sure your battery is connected tightly. if the connections are not tight enough, you can get the clicking you describe.

[webdude]

If all the connections are solid to both the starter motor and the solenoid, then you should suspect the battery. If its more than 3 years old have it cell tested, often one or more cells in the battery fail, and it can no longer supply the high current required to crank the engine.

[Stevesw]

Flat or knackered battery. The clicking sound is the solenoid on the starter motor trying to engage the starter motor. The solenoid takes less power to operate than the starter.